Arboretums are places dedicated to the preservation and admiration of different tree species. Of course, where there are trees, you can be sure to also find plenty of other plants, flowers, and the creatures that love them.
In Southern Louisiana, arboretums often stand out for their easy hiking, fantastic bird watching, and of course their unique southern species of trees. In this post, we’ve put together a list of some of our favorite arboretums in the area that are worth a visit.
Learning outdoor skills builds resilience and self-reliance for kids of all ages. Along with basic outdoor skills, students got the chance to learn about stewardship in the outdoors. Repeated at every single event, one of LOOP NOLA’s slogans is, “Respect yourself. Respect each other. Respect the outdoors.” During our outdoor adventures, kids learn how to protect the environment so that they can enjoy it for years to come.
Alligators are visitors from another time, out of place in our modern, urban lives. Yet they exist. Observing an alligator seems like watching a statue. They lay still for hours moving only to breathe and blink, and then when spotting prey, suddenly lunge forward at speeds in excess of 30 miles per hour. Of all the animals that can be seen throughout the Barataria Preserve, the species that attracts the most attention is the American alligator.
Staying on track with fitness goals can be tough! According to Forbes, around half of Americans set a New Year’s Resolution at the turn of the year, and approximately 80% of those people give up on their resolutions by February. However, you don’t have to be in the 80% if you don’t want to be. Understanding why people quit and what you can do to stay on track with your fitness goals will help.
